Astros' Whitley suspended 50 games

No. 9 overall prospect to miss start of season after drug violation

Top Astros prospect Forrest Whitley has been suspended for the first 50 games of the 2018 season after violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.

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The year after Jackie, Ritchey integrated PCL

This season marks 70th anniversary of San Diegan's breakthrough

Friendly and upbeat by nature, John Ritchey was a trailblazer by necessity. When he signed with his hometown San Diego Padres in 1947, he broke the Pacific Coast League's color barrier.

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Toolshed: Getting the most out of rookies

Using WAR to measure youngsters' impact over last five seasons

By Sam Dykstra | February 20, 2018 1:25 PM ET

The Dodgers, Cardinals and Yankees are among the clubs that have gotten the most out of their rookies over the last five Major League seasons.

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Bishop rallies support for Alzheimer's pledge

Fighting for his mom, M's prospect raising money with spring hits

By Danny Wild | February 20, 2018 9:58 AM ET

You don't need to be a Seattle Mariners fan to be pulling for Braden Bishop this Spring Training. The non-roster invitee will make every hit count, and it's bigger than just a personal quest to reach the Majors.

Knee sidelines Lewis for at least a month

Top Mariners prospect underwent scope 'about 10 days ago'

Top Seattle Mariners prospect Kyle Lewis recently had a knee scope and will be out four to six weeks. He underwent ACL surgery in summer 2016 on the same knee.

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Accurate Eshelman sets sights on Phillies

No. 22 prospect stays on target in first big-league Spring Training

After leading the Triple-A level with a 2.8 percent walk rate last season, Philadelphia Phillies prospect Tom Eshelman is in Major League camp for the first time this spring.

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Mets, Tebow talk about future in Majors

New York GM Alderson says outfielder 'will play' in big leagues

New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said he thinks Tim Tebow will play in the Major Leagues while manager Mickey Callaway said he sees potential.

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Healthy Torres has eyes on Yankees roster spot

Top infield prospect to open Grapefruit play with no restrictions

Top Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres will participate in Grapefruit League action with no restrictions on his surgically repaired left elbow and hopes to use the time to earn a big league roster spot.

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